We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Woolworths Retail is at the foundational heart of Woolworths Group, bringing together key components of the Australian retail business including Woolworths Supermarkets & Metro, Woolworths Meat, Woolworths Own Brand & Fresh Transformation (development of our own brand products) and The Kitchenary (high quality food manufacturing).
W360 is a national team responsible for designing, developing and innovating the retail stores of the future across construction, operations, sustainability, data, refrigeration, and everything in between.
W-Retail Legal
* High performing team of 10 lawyers supporting Woolworths Retail and W360.
* 12 month contract role | Flexible hybrid work arrangements with 3 days in the office (Bella Vista and Surry Hills).
* Unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects across retail innovation, sustainability, technology and format operations.
About the Legal Services Group
The Legal Services team supports the entire Woolworths Group. Our team members provide thought leadership and professional and independent legal advice to secure optimum commercial outcomes, manage the Group's risk profile and guide our teams to lead the market. We aspire to the highest of professional standards and deliver great experiences by being highly regarded business partners. We're outcome focussed and always aim to deliver exceptional advice with a strong commercial and strategic understanding, in line with our Group Values and Purpose.
Due to an internal secondment of a team member in the W-Retail Legal team, we have an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer to join us for 12 months, primarily supporting the W360 and Woolworths Supermarkets & Metro businesses, as well as opportunities to work collaboratively across the wider Woolworths Group.
What you'll do
* Drafting and negotiating complex and high-value commercial contracts for the W360 and other Woolworths Retail businesses to support projects and day to day operations
* Advising on contractual issues and regulatory requirements to support sustainability projects and day to day operations of the Woolworths Retail and W360 businesses (e.g. the Food and Grocery Industry Code)
* Assisting the General Counsel - Woolworths Retail to support on matters which affect the organisation's strategic objectives
* Developing training, policies and guidance notes to address and mitigate business risks
* Preparing reports for the Chief Legal Officer, the Legal Leadership Team and senior management
What you'll bring
* Current Australian practising certificate and 3 to 7 years PQE with a well regarded law firm and/or in house experience
* Experience in commercial contracting is essential
* Experience in sustainability, technology and/or construction is desirable but not essential
* Ability to work autonomously
* Strong commercial acumen, combined with excellent analytical, logical, and negotiation skills
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior commercial stakeholders
* Ability to communicate complex information in a simple and concise way
* Ability to prioritise effectively and adapt to fast changing business needs
What you'll experience
* A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
* High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
* A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
* A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
* A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
* Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our Purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
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